Limiting
/ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/
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- (adj.) Serving to restrict or confine the scope, extent, or meaning of a legal right, duty, or condition.
The contract contained a limiting clause that restricted the use of confidential information.
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Used often to describe clauses or conditions that restrict rights or obligations; careful drafting ensures clarity on the boundaries imposed.
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